Portugal looking to secure an early qualification for the 2026 World Cup in North America, while Hungary continue its pursuit to keep its hopes of reaching the finals alive.
Portugal vs Hungary – World Cup 2026 European Qualification – Group F’s key clash, filled with high stakes and decisive implications for both sides.
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Portugal vs Hungary – Match Info
Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers – UEFA, Group F
Venue: Estádio da Luz (Lisbon, Portugal)
Date: 13 October 2025
Match Context
Portugal enter this game in near-perfect form in the qualifying campaign. Under coach Roberto Martínez, the team have shown complete dominance, combining fluid attacking play with high ball possession. Cristiano Ronaldo, even in the twilight of his career, continues to lead by example, while Bruno Fernandes, Rafael Leão, and Bernardo Silva remain key creative forces contributing both goals and assists.
Hungary’s story is quite different. Under Marco Rossi, they have been praised for their fighting spirit but have struggled to produce goals. Their recent draw against Ireland showed they can still trouble stronger teams, yet a trip to Lisbon is an entirely different challenge. Their defense, especially on the flanks, remains a point of concern when facing elite attacking sides like Portugal.
Form (Last 5 Matches)
Portugal: W 5, D 0, L 0
Portugal are on a five-game winning streak in the qualifiers, scoring 17 goals and conceding only twice. Under Martínez, the team play with flexibility and variety, rarely allowing opponents any breathing space.
Hungary: W 0, D 2, L 3
Hungary’s form has been inconsistent, especially away from home. They have failed to win in their last two away fixtures and have struggled to find attacking cohesion.
Hungary are winless in their last five games, with two draws and three defeats.
Head-to-Head (Recent Meetings)
Portugal clearly dominate this fixture. In the last five encounters, Hungary have failed to win a single match and have conceded at least once in every meeting. Still, their most recent clash in September saw Portugal edge out a narrow 3–2 victory in Budapest, proving that Hungary remain a competitive opponent when playing at home.
Portugal have a clear head-to-head advantage against Hungary heading into this game.
Group F Standings (Pre-match)
Portugal sit firmly on top of Group F with an unbeaten record. Hungary, meanwhile, are still chasing points and hoping Armenia slip up, to avoid being caught by teams behind them as the campaign nears its end.
Prediction & Scoreline
Predicted Score: Portugal 3–0 Hungary
With home advantage and a balanced squad, Portugal are expected to control the game from start to finish. Hungary may launch a few dangerous counterattacks but will struggle to contain the home side for the full 90 minutes. The difference in experience, depth, and overall quality remains too wide.
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